Monday, December 21, 2009

Felicitations . . .That's posh for Merry Christmas

Thank you everyone not just for commenting on my site but for emailing, Skypeing, posting wonderful tales of family, friends, travels, your fears, your joys, your lives and your loves, your fiction and your truths and allowing me to have a sneak peek into your world. I have met amazing acquaintances and incredible friends over these past years.

I can't see me having much time to post between now and Christmas so let me wish you all a safe, happy and wonderful family holiday. Whether you're wrapped in a blanket of snow or walking barefoot on the beach, resisting the urge to take drugs or enduring the trials of illness, being reunited with returning soldiers or sharing this time with those whom you hold close.

You have made what was an pretty horrible year for me, very tolerable. I know some of my wonderful commenters are not having the best of times whilst others are reunited, happy and fulfilled. You are a diverse bunch and my life would not be as rich without you.

I value your contributions to this humble blog and your friendship. To those for whom Christmas is not going to be such a festive season, I can only offer my support, friendship and an open heart and let you know that you are in my thoughts and have touched my soul.

To those in happier circumstances, I congratulate your verve and lust for life, your humour and your candour.

To those who are planning holidays and a celebration, enjoy it as if it were your last.

Hold those who are alive and close, dear. Remember those who are no longer around with warmth and affection. Wishing you all the very best of the season, no matter your race, colour or creed.

Oh look . .I'm trapped in a bauble!

To any of you . . should you be brave enough to venture to Sydney, and some actually have! There is a sofa bed with your name on it, cold chardy in the fridge and a tour guide for free.

So from the land down under where Santa arrives with six white boomers and is left a coldie and a bag of beer nuts, to you and yours. However you celebrate the festive season. . . much love . . warm wishes and I'll see you on the flip side!

And thank you. No really . . thank you . . .More than you will ever know.

57 comments:

heart warming post baino. thank you for making this year extra special as well. always look forward to your words...and you made looking for a job telerable at times as well. best wishes this holiday! merry christmas!

What an absolutely lovely post. I read is as I stare out at a foot of snow, school is delayed by 2 hours and I have to re arrange my priorities the week before Christmas...but now, I know what my priorities are: family, friends, love, warmth. Thanks for the reminder! And a Happy, Joyful Holiday season to you and yours!

'Felicitations'is posh for Happy Christmas? It reminded me of funerals, there's a line in the burial of the dead that goes,the souls of the faithful, after they are delivered from the burden of the flesh, are in joy and felicity'!

Nollaig Shona.

(Oh, and do make a resolution to be nice to PM Kev, he's a whole lot better than the gombeen we have)

Happy happy Christmas my friend!! That was beautiful!Here's to blogging, Skype and a glass of wine for without them I wouldn't have the fun conversations, serious moments and happy memories of moments with my alter-ego in Australia.My sofa awaits your trip!!!!! x

Thank you. I personally am not the greatest fan of holidays. I like the everydays more. However I have to work harder in 2010 because in the last 1.5 months I felt very exhausted and it had some signs on my marks ... not too significant but a slight decline. For instance on friday I felt that I collapsed in mind when I couldn't concentrate on my history test which is like an Armageddon in my case.

Thank you, Baino. Your correspondence among the social networks have cheered me during my v depressed state earlier this year, even if you didn't know it! Merry Christmas, Happy Solstice, Happy New Year et al.

Brian, Waystation one is almost at the bottom of my blogroll and a site I visit every day. I'm like a man who reads the sports pages first . . .I start from the bottom!

Kate I think there are going to be a few Christmas disruptions thanks to your recent snowfalls, lets hope the snow stays and the roads clear. Have a good one!

Nick you know I wouldn't dare go to Ireland and not look you and Jenny up for another deep and meaningful conversation and a baguette! Yes there will be more to come.

Oh kj, I know, you don't have to say anything. You're a dear friend! Now now, mind your language, Christmas is coming!

Same to you Unstranger, I'm going to visit you more often I swear.

No worries Heather, I've enjoyed the year with your family and watching little Elizabeth find her feet. You're more than welcome although with your lot, you'd better bring a tent!

Ian Poulton, only you would think of Felicitations and funerals in one go! Well I hope I feel felicity without shaking this mortal coil! I'd be nice to Kev if he was ever in the country! Merry Christmas, I know it's a busy day for a man of the cloth. Hope you have time to celebrate with your own brood!

Thanks DBM and keep posting those wonderful tales of your travels and possibly some of the best wildlife photography I've ever seen.

Thanks Liza, you're one of the newest commenters I think. Theme Thursday has introduced a whole swag of interesting people and stories. Merry Christmas to you.

Same with me Roy, you're also on the 'regulars' list. Interesting posts, fabulous pics and fun on Thursdays particularly. Try to stay warm and keep that camera clicking.

Thanks Kate, it's been fun chatting with you. We have so much in common it's scary! Be careful what you wish for! Haha!

Ropi, you and I have been chatting around for some time now. You were only 17 when we first started commenting on each other's blogs. Now you're almost ready for University! Time has flown. Thanks for being my Hungarian friend, It's a very tough year that last year of school with much pressure placed on students. You'll do fine. I know you will. Have a restful Christmas.

Thanks Subby, I thought of you last night. The snowfalls in the East are all over the news here. Pretty but making life difficult. Take it easy and enjoy Christmas with your mum.

Beth I had an inkling but you're like me. You don't spill all on the blog or Facebook it has been a tough year and in many ways, I've sought solace from people I don't know rather than those I do. You have a good Christmas break now.

Thank you AngelMay and the same to you. I'll be visiting each morning but may not have too much comment time so will catch all the back stories during my two week holiday.

These das I am always tail end. For one moment... just one moment I had the stupid you were calling a halt. Thankfully I was wrong. You, Clare and Adam have a wonderful holiday by the pool sipping chardy, while we freeeeeeze! I promise to catch you on Skype in the new year when I return from my travels.

Helen...I trust your holiday will be GRAND! I so enjoy popping over to Australia to see what it is you have been doing there. Your Christmas tree bauble "self portrait" is BRILLIANT!

Have a wonderful week. Oh, and I hope you will share what delicious entree you make for your family. I SO enjoy that! Funny how thoughts of blogland friends pop into my head.."wonder what Helen decided to make for the holiday meal??" Happy Christmas.

Oh dear, a small lump in my throat :-)You have a great way with words and I love this post. Heartwarming indeed!

Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas and a very lovely New Year.

(Our foal has her own comfortable wintercoat/fur. We've shaved the other horses, hence their 'overcoats'. They just spend a couple of hours per day outside due to the weather. The rest of their time they spend in their stables.)

just learned today of the death of an elderly native american lady, a dear friend... she never mentioned she was ill, but was always full of fun and a great spirit... r.i.p. pattemye, you will be sorely missed :(

I AM Not a stalker but would like tyour address for cards here and there Too late this year I garner but have a drink or 2 or 3 for me and lots of sweeties hug loved ones near. this time never comes round again..l. sandy

Hi Sweetie: what a nice post. I hope you are liking your new job. It will take me quite a while to get caught up. You are a cool lady and good stuff should be in store for 2010. I mean, no sense gettin' up in the morn if you don't think it will be a brighter day.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You always see the New Year first down under, dontcha? Hey! That means you get to say good bye to the old year first too!

Hi! Baino,This is my first visit to your blog and I'am so glad that I visited you, for the first time...because I feel that no truer words were ever spoken...

"To those for whom Christmas is not going to be such a festive season, I can only offer my support, friendship and an open heart and let you know that you are in my thoughts and have touched my soul.To those in happier circumstances, I congratulate your verve and lust for life, your humour and your candour.To those who are planning holidays and a celebration, enjoy it as if it were your last..."

Here wishing you a Merry Christmas!and a safe and pleasant New Year too!Take care!DeeDee ;-D

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